Snow Fleas

Flea Free - The Easy Way

What are snow
fleas? Well they are insects that are
usually found when it has been snowing
jumping around in the snow. They hide all
summer and mate in the soil and come out to
play again in the winter. They like to live
off bacteria and fungus.

Snow fleas are also referred to as spring
tails. They do not only live outside they
also like to live in the house due to it
having high moisture. They do like to live
in damp houses as they are able too live off
mold and mildew that may be on the walls or
window ledges.

If you notice
snow fleas living in your house the best way
to try to stop them coming in is to close
all windows to stop any more cold and damp
getting in.

If you have got snow fleas and have decided
that they need to go, the best way to get
rid of them is to just spray them with
insect spray as you would any other insect.
Spray the affected area well and any other
places you feel they may be living. Leave
for a couple of hours and when you check
back all the snow fleas should have gone.
Carry this out as often as needed.

Snow fleas generally tend to be harmless to
humans and pets, just choosing to live
around us feeding off fungus and bacteria.
As snow fleas do not bite, they are not
actually fleas they are just unlucky enough
to look like fleas.

Although snow fleas are known to be harmless
they are still not a pretty sight to be seen
in your home.